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Monday, December 27, 2010

Cabanatuan City's Very Own Delectable Treats

I have been away from my hometown for about half a year now and this Holiday break gave me the opportunity to enjoy some of Cabanatuan's goodies that I really missed so much. These are simple gastronomic pleasures that can only be found in Cabanatuan.

Joey's Palabok

Joey's Snack House is Cabanatuan's answer to Pampanga's Razons. Although both establishments specialize in palabok, each differ on the way they are being prepared. Joey's palabok is made up of special kropek and pepper sauce topped with shrimp, boiled eggs, balingit or chicharon bulaklak and spring onions. The flavor is so rich and oh so right. A single serve cost Php 60. Party bilao pack is also available from Php 100 to Php 1000. The palabok is best eaten with their Sago and Gulaman drink. Other food on Joey's stable include Beef Spaghetti, Mami, sandwiches and other viands. Main branch is located in the City Proper just in front of the Cathedral while there are also branches in NE Pacific and Megamall.

Puno's Ice Cream and Sherbet

When it comes to Sherbet, nobody can beat Puno's Buco Sherbet with Lychees. I grew-up having this desert in every occasion there is. For more than fifty years now, they have truly perfected the taste and quality of their products making it the premium Ice Cream Manufacturing Plant in the entire City of Cabanatuan. Puno’s Ice Cream and Sherbet is known as the “makers of quality made-to-order ice cream and sherbet” in Cabanatuan City and is the established brand in the entire City. The main store is located at Maharlika Highway, Bitas, Cabanatuan City while several branches are located within the province.Ice cream and sherbet are available in one gallon, half gallon, liter, pint and cup sizes. Ice cream flavors include cheese casoy macapuno, lanka cheese casoy, ube macapuno, fruit salad, cookies and cream, chocolate with cashew nuts, and fruits in season.

Taizan from Edna's Cakeland

Edna's Cakeland is probably the best place to buy your pasalubong. Red Ribbon and Goldilocks are no match to the goodness of this quaint bakeshop. My favorite here is the Taizan which is a melt-in-your-mouth mamon topped with cheese and sugar. Other best-sellers include brownies, cheserolls and their leche plan. Cakeland is located in Kapitan Pepe Subdivision just beside the INC Church.

NE Bakeshops's Siopao and Ensaymada

From a simple store-on-a-wheel to a multi-million food and mall business, NE (pronounced en ee) is truly one of Cabanatuan's inspirational success story. Their line of food business include a fast-food restaurant and a bakeshop. I just love their asado siopao and ube ensaymada although the range of their products vary from cakes to hopia and from pandesal to pastillas. You will not miss NE Restaurant and Bakeshop while your in the City because their branches are scattered everywhere.

These are Cabanatuan's simple pleasures that I truly miss whenever I am out of the City. They are Cabanatuan's home-grown specialty that I am truly proud to share.

I have heard about Puno's Ice Cream and they say it's a must-try when you visit Cabanatuan. But by the way you described the sherbet, I just can't wait to sample it. Magdala ka na lang sa Manila para masampolan na.

food is really the heart and soul of a particular place. it ads to the experience of visiting there and it makes the people proud knowing they can satisfy the visitors senses---not juts the eyes but the palates as well---which leaves a very lasting impression of the place indeed. napa English much.lol

Joey's palabok look scrumptious! this post make me think of my own comfort foods--i suddenly miss a bowl of hot la paz batchoy and fresh lumpia. it's good to go back to our roots to feel warm and safe, the way we feel when life seemed simpler.

i hope you had a great holiday weekend. thank you, too, for the friendship. here's wishing you more adventures in 2011, safe travels and excellent health.

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